There are two magical places, paradises of flora in the province of Manica, Mozambique. Not living more than one hundred and fifty years is able to forget these places, absolutely magic, that are the mountains of Serra Choa and Tsetserra, this last one representing the American flora endemism in Africa. I was the worst student in my class in botany,…

Synonyms: Comarum palustris, Potentilla palustris, Fragaria palustris Other names: Purple marshlocks, Swamp Cinquefoil Family: Rosaceae Flower Colour: red, lavender, Bloom in: May, June, July, Type of flowering: number of petals 5, Actually my favourite of the genus Potentilla. It's not too special, but I'm always happy to see it in the wet meadows.…